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Some Ohioans are trying to gather enough signatures to put an issue on the statewide ballot, probably next fall, that would allow the use of medical marijuana in Ohio. Now, one Ohio lawmaker is trying to speed up legalization. Democratic State Rep. Bob Hagan isnât a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to medical marijuana. Heâs been pushing bills for years now that would allow Ohioans to use cannibas under medical supervision. And heâs back at it again.

Recreational marijuana may soon be legal in Canada, after both the House of Commons and the Senate approved the Cannabis Act. Legal sales are likely to begin before the end of summer after the Senate voted 52-29 Tuesday night to approve the bill, the CBC reports.

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